General volunteers do a variety of tasks including food service * dispensing pantry goods * monitoring washrooms * coat check * and various other odd jobs.

Food Bank Volunteer Opportunity

We are currently looking for volunteers to support our Food Bank operations. Volunteers play a vital role in helping ensure families in our community have access to essential food supports.

Tasks and duties may include:

• Lifting and moving boxes and bags of food (some heavy lifting required)

• Sorting incoming food donations

• Checking food for expiry dates and quality

• Bagging fresh produce

• Packing food hampers for clients

• Providing friendly, respectful service to clients during distribution

This is a hands-on role best suited for individuals who are comfortable being on their feet and working as part of a team. Your time and support make a meaningful difference for families in our community.

TCEP is all about GOOD food, so we depend on the culinary skills of Durham area chefs to help make sure all our food programs are as delicious as possible. Volunteer Chefs may support cooking classes, feature at a dinner event, or support event food.

 We believe that food has the power to bring people together!

We will provide more information on specifics regarding how often you’ll be needed including dates and times. 

The links below will provide more information on our organization:

Instagram:
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• Greet and assist clients in a friendly and respectful manner
• Sort, pack, and distribute food hampers
• Set up and clean up the food distribution area
• Restock shelves and manage inventory
• Assist with intake or registration as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized environment
• Follow all health and safety protocols

During the morning shift, the meal is prepared for service later in the day.
Tasks for this shift include:

• Buttering buns
• Rolling cutlery
• Plating desserts
• Sorting food
• Peeling and/or cutting vegetables
• Making salad
• Making fruit salad
• Bagging food to-go
• Washing, drying, and/or putting away dishes
• Doing laundry

During the afternoon shift, guests are served a meal.
Tasks for this shift include:

• Serving guests at their tables
• Busing tables
• Wiping tables and chairs as guests leave 
• Scraping plates 
• Preparing drinks (coffee, tea, juice, and water)
• Plating meals from the steam table
• Washing, drying, and/or putting away dishes
• Handing out food to guests to go